FINDLAY, OH- Fisheries biologists have set the special fishing regulations for this year at Lake La Su An Wildlife Area, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

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State route 2, the east-west route that connects Magee Marsh Wildlife Area to Metzger Marsh Wildlife Area and Maumee Bay State Park, has a bridge closure at Crane Creek.
There is a posted detour which is advised for large vehicles, but cars can follow the directions below.

From the East:
Take State Route 2 to State Route 579 (about 3.5 miles from the entrance to Magee Marsh)
Turn left onto State Route 579  (it only goes left at this point). Go one mile on 579, then turn right (north) onto Elliston-Trowbridge Road. The name of this road changes to Elliston Road. Go 2 miles to State Route 2. Turn right onto State Route 2 to go to Metzger Marsh or left to go to Maumee Bay State Park.

From the West:
While heading east on State Route 2, turn right (south) onto Elliston Road. The name of the road will change to Elliston-Trowbridge. Go 2 miles and turn left onto State Route 579. Route 579 ends at State Route 2. Go right and drive east about 3.5 miles to the entrance to Magee Marsh Wildlife Area.

FINDLAY, OH – Hunters and anglers should be aware that some access roads in Erie and Ottawa counties will be closed through the end of April, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

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FINDLAY, OH- Anglers should be aware that trout will not be stocked in the Van Wert Reservoir #1 this year. Instead, the trout will be stocked in the Van Wert Reservoir #2, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

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FINDLAY, OH – Spaces are available for educators, leaders, or conservation clubs who have a sincere interest in taking kids fishing and want to become certified fishing instructors, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. A free workshop is available on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will take place at Wildlife District Two Office, 952 Lima Avenue, Findlay, Ohio 45840.

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FINDLAY, OH- One loop of the walking trail at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area has been closed to protect a bald eagle nest, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

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FINDLAY, OH- A special drawing will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the Lake La Su An Wildlife Area headquarters for youths interested in turkey hunting according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. Youths age 17 and younger may participate.

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FINDLAY, OH- Anglers should be aware that due to construction activities at the Fremont Water Pollution Control Center, public access to the popular Sandusky River fishing location known as the Sand Docks will be closed until further notice, according to the city of Fremont.

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FINDLAY, OH – Brian Bury, state wildlife officer assigned to Sandusky County, has been named Mississippi Flyway Waterfowl Protection Officer of the Year for Ohio by the Mississippi Flyway Council’s Law Enforcement Committee, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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FINDLAY, OH – Brad Baaske, state wildlife officer assigned to Wyandot County, was recently named Ohio Wildlife Officer of the Year by the Shikar-Safari Club International, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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FINDLAY, OH – Both formal and non-formal educators who work with youth are invited to attend a combined Project WILD, Aquatic WILD, and Growing Up WILD workshop in Hancock County on Friday, January 25. The workshop, which will be facilitated by personnel from the Ohio Division of Wildlife, will be held at the Wildlife District 2 Office from 9:00 am-4:00 pm.

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FINDLAY, OH – Spaces are available for educators, leaders, or conservation clubs who have a sincere interest in taking kids fishing and want to become certified fishing instructors, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. A free workshop is available on Saturday, February 23, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will take place at Wildlife District Two Office, 952 Lima Avenue, Findlay, Ohio 45840.

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FINDLAY, OH – Spaces are still available for adults, groups, or conservation clubs who have a sincere interest in taking kids fishing and want to become certified fishing instructors, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. A free workshop is available on Wednesday, December 12, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will take place at Wildlife District Two, 952 Lima Avenue, Findlay, Ohio 45840.

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OAK HARBOR, OH - Access beyond the Sportsmen’s Migratory Bird Center located at the Magee Marsh Wildlife Area along the wildlife area road to the beach area, including the boardwalk and beach trails, will be closed, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

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FINDLAY, OH – Trappers are invited to participate in special drawings for controlled trapping opportunities, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

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FINDLAY, OH – Spaces are still available for adults, groups, or conservation clubs who have a sincere interest in taking kids fishing and want to become certified fishing instructors, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. A free workshop is available on Saturday, October 27, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will take place at Wildlife District Two, 952 Lima Avenue, Findlay, Ohio 45840.

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LIMA, OH – Hunting in Ohio encourages adventure and love of the outdoors, and the Hunting with Heroes program extends this fun, recreational activity to disabled hunters in Ohio. Hunting with Heroes is pleased to announce its fall hunting opportunities for disabled hunters.

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FINDLAY, OH- Williams County resident, Rick Parrott has recently retired after 30 years of dedicated service to the people of the State of Ohio according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

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FINDLAY, OH – Waterfowl hunters are invited to participate in special drawings for controlled hunting opportunities, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

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FINDLAY, OH – Spaces are still available for adults, groups, or conservation clubs who have a sincere interest in taking kids fishing and want to become certified fishing instructors, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. A free workshop is available on Wednesday, September 12, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will take place at Wildlife District Two, 952 Lima Avenue, Findlay, Ohio 45840.

FINDLAY, OH -- Hunters interested in hunting Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area on the opening day of teal and early goose season are encouraged to enter a lottery, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. In addition, a second day of hunting will be held on Labor Day. Deadline for submitting a lottery entry is August 6.

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FINDLAY, OH- State Wildlife Officer Michael Ohlrich has been assigned to Paulding County on July 1, 2012, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. Wildlife Officer Ohlrich’s new assignment follows the retirement of former Paulding County Wildlife Officer Duane Bailey.

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COLUMBUS, OH –Eric J. VonAlmen, 26, of Columbus Grove, Ohio will be assigned as a new state wildlife officer in Lucas County.

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FINDLAY, OH- State Wildlife Officer Cody Klima has been assigned to Wood County on July 1, 2012, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. 

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FINDLAY, OH- Hardin County resident, John Daugherty has recently retired after 32 years of dedicated service to the people of the State of Ohio according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

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FINDLAY, OH- Paulding County Wildlife Officer Duane Bailey has retired after 32½ years of service to the people of the State of Ohio according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

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FINDLAY, OH – Spaces are still available for adults, groups, or conservation clubs who have a sincere interest in taking kids fishing and want to become certified fishing instructors, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. A free workshop is available on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will take place at Wildlife District Two, 952 Lima Avenue, Findlay, Ohio 45840.

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FINDLAY, OH- State Wildlife Officer Scott Sharpe has been assigned to Hancock County on March 25, 2012, according to the Ohio Departments of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. 

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FINDLAY, OH- Sandusky County resident, Brent Weickert has recently retired after 30 years of dedicated service to the people of the State of Ohio according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

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FINDLAY, OH- A special drawing will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at the Lake La Su An Wildlife Area headquarters for youths interested in turkey hunting according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. Youths age 17 and younger may participate.

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